Re: [Paddlewise] Reinforcing Flimsy Back Deck

Erik Sprenne wrote:
> 
> Dave wrote:
> > I have a vintage 1993 Eddyline Wind Dancer, which has a too-light layup
> >on the back deck, aft of the rear hatch.  It's strong enough, but just not
> > rigid enough. [snip] 

> A single layer of 6 oz cloth will provide some additional strength, but not
> much rigidity.  Better to use 2 or 3 layers of 6 oz cloth - applied at the
> same time - which will give the most added strength for the least weight
> and added thickness.  The multiple layers of the glass cloth will 'nest'
> together better if they are all applied at the same time.  An additional
> benefit of using multiple layers applied together is that you have a much
> better chance of avoiding pinholes as compared to adding only a single
> layer reinforcement. [snip]

> If you really want rigidity, you may want to consider using woven roving
> (forget if it is 24 or 27 oz. cloth) for the reinforcement.  It will result
> in greater stiffness, but not a very water-tight reinforcement (the glass
> fibers are very large, but not tightly-woven).  [snip]

Thanks to Erik and the others who responded.  I am off to apply the suggestions
-- naturally all this is being done *inside* the rear hatch, in tight
quarters.  Two more layers of 6 oz cloth ought to do it, I think, laid "the
Erik way."

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
avoiding pillars to retain my storage
***************************************************************************
PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not
to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission
Submissions:     paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
Subscriptions:   paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net
Website:         http://www.paddlewise.net/
***************************************************************************